Cineworld in Newport could close over the winter months as a result of the continuing and devastating coronavirus pandemic, putting over 5,000 jobs on the line nationwide. The cinema chain is expected to announce that it will be closing all...

An Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra violinist, who played her instrument for 2 hours whilst having a tumour removed from her brain, has been named a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2020. Dagmar Turner, 53, a retired...

Island Line services have been unexpectedly suspended this morning (Sunday) due to a fault with the only operational train. Passengers were already facing significant disruption with 1 of just 2 trains out of action, leading to a reduced timetable -...

Coastguard Rescue Teams on the Isle of Wight - located at Bembridge, Ventnor and The Needles - are looking for new recruits to join the fourth emergency service. HM Coastguard works to prevent the loss of life on the coast...

Self Assessment customers can apply online for additional support to help spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly payments, without the need to call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The online payment plan service can already be used...

Shanklin has received the Silver Gilt Award from South East England in Bloom for the floral displays and natural environment of the town. The award was picked up by Shanklin's Town Mayor, Steve Knight, Mayoress and Green Town Volunteer Esther...

The planned speedway meeting at Plymouth on 17th October has been cancelled amid fears of a rising COVID-19 trend in the West Country.  The Devon club successfully staged 2 meetings during September – one of which involved the Warriors as...

Residents living near the Eastern Yar river are being warned to be prepared due to the risk of flooding this weekend. Water levels in the Eastern Yar are high and rising. In the last 48 hours alone more than half...

Fire crews from Newport and East Cowes have been called in to deal with flooding at a commercial premises in Newport this morning (Saturday). Newport’s retained appliance was mobilised to Utilita on Newport High Street at around 10:00 following reports...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the RNLI and HM Coastguard laying out each organisation’s responsibilities for search and rescue operations in the UK. John Payne, Director of Lifesaving Operations for the RNLI, and Claire Hughes, Director...